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The Agony of Duo-Euthanasia: A Son's Grief After Parents Die Together

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Jan and Els chose duo-euthanasia after 50 years of marriage due to chronic pain and early dementia.

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Their only child, Bas, drove them to the hospice and supported their decision despite wanting more time.

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Dutch laws require patients to retain mental capacity, creating difficult timing decisions for dementia sufferers.

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Bas described experiencing profound physical and emotional loneliness after losing both parents at once.

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